Which of the following statements accurately reflects the benefits and challenges of management by objectives (MBO)?

a) MBO can have the negative effect of reducing staff commitment to the organization because employees have less direction.

b) MBO will not achieve its potential unless managers are legitimately receptive to the ideas of their staff.

c) MBO can help to mitigate a lack of interpersonal skills on the part of managers.

d) MBO allows managers complete autonomy in setting their staff’s objectives, thereby ensuring alignment with vision and mission.